The nurse has presented a teaching session on pain relief options to a prenatal class. Which client statement indicates that additional teaching is needed?
1. An epidural can be continuous or one dose.
2. General anesthesia is usually recommended for a cesarean section.
3. Narcotics can be given through a client's epidural infusion catheter.
4. A pudendal block usually works well to control pain during episiotomy repair.
Question 2
A client in labor wants to have a medication-free birth. What should the nurse include when discussing alternatives to pain medication with this client?
1. Emphasize that no medication will be given.
2. Review that the use of medications allows for rest and less fatigue.
3. Explain that pain relief will allow a more enjoyable birth experience.
4. Summarize how maternal pain and stress can have a more adverse effect on the fetus than would a small amount of analgesia.
Patient teaching: neck assessment
Patient teaching: heart assessment
Sample Teaching Plan for Hypertension
Hands-on class in a massage therapy program.
Neural pathways for pain
Teaching Today's Health, 10th Edition